Future prospects for Muslim women in the workplace

What is it about?

This chapter explains how various attempts over the last century have not been able to significantly close the gender gap. The role of education, regulatory changes, and the quota system are analyzed. Why education has not resulted in increased economic and political participation is revisited and explained. The limits of regulatory changes and the quota system are also addressed. It is argued that without proper implementation and a parallel change in attitudes and norms, regulations are not likely to be effective. The chapter also touches upon the success and failures of feminist action over the last century. Whether transnational feminism would help is debated including the risks of this being perceived as a form of colonial feminism.

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Why is it important?

The chapter asserts that the blame game engulfing Arab societies has not helped the cause of women. The need of various groups, even when coming from disparate starting points, to come together and work on a common agenda would contribute to the betterment of women all across the region.